Guidebook for Ciudad de México
Food
Mexico City's signature taco is the taco al Pastor.
Near the apartment. They are the best .
From menu also try the Gaoneras con Queso
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176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taquería El Califa
22 AltataMexico City's signature taco is the taco al Pastor.
Near the apartment. They are the best .
From menu also try the Gaoneras con Queso
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Pretty unique tacos.
Big seafood selection.
Gets pretty crowded so make sure to reserve.
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293 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Parnita
84 Av. YucatanPretty unique tacos.
Big seafood selection.
Gets pretty crowded so make sure to reserve.
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Great taco al pastor, chicharrón de queso and gringas
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11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Charco de Las Ranas
110 Av. Río MixcoacGreat taco al pastor, chicharrón de queso and gringas
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Los Panchos
9 TolstoiThe best carnitas tacos in town.
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Probably the best Mexican food restaurant in town. Traditional Mexican cuisine from last century.
A little pricey and be there early. RSVP required
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23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nicos
3102 Av. CuitláhuacProbably the best Mexican food restaurant in town. Traditional Mexican cuisine from last century.
A little pricey and be there early. RSVP required
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Affordable Mexican food. Gives you a nice sampler of food across the country
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29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Casa de Tacubaya
14 Gobernador Luis G. VieyraAffordable Mexican food. Gives you a nice sampler of food across the country
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Casa Merlos
80 C. Gral. Victoriano ZepedaA temple for mole! RSVP required
$$ cash only
Authentic Yucatán food.
Have Dzik de venado (venison salpicón) and some Cuba libre!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Círculo del Sureste
12 C. LucernaAuthentic Yucatán food.
Have Dzik de venado (venison salpicón) and some Cuba libre!
A sophisticated fantastic menu created by one of Mexico's top chefs, Jorge Vallejo.
RSVP required
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112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quintonil
55 Av. Isaac NewtonA sophisticated fantastic menu created by one of Mexico's top chefs, Jorge Vallejo.
RSVP required
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Top place with amazing food. RSVP required
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289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Máximo Bistrot
65 Bis Av. Álvaro ObregónTop place with amazing food. RSVP required
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Páramo
84 Av. YucatanGreat spot for late night dinner and drinks.
Contramar
200 Calle de DurangoFantastic seafood.
RSVP required
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It's a chain, but food is great. We love aguachile, lobster tacos and shrimp tacos
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59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fishers Nápoles
197 Calle de DurangoIt's a chain, but food is great. We love aguachile, lobster tacos and shrimp tacos
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Qūentin Café
67a AmsterdamTop Baristas . Really high quality
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It's a little of a drive but it's worth it! Great if you want to buy coffee beans
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38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Passmar
s/n Adolfo PrietoIt's a little of a drive but it's worth it! Great if you want to buy coffee beans
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Fantastic fruits, vegetables, juices and healthy options.
303 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ojo de Agua
23C CitlaltépetlFantastic fruits, vegetables, juices and healthy options.
Great coffee and try eggs with Parmesan cheese ! Also great for lunch
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313 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lardo
6 Cda. MazatlanGreat coffee and try eggs with Parmesan cheese ! Also great for lunch
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Anything corn is delicious. Churros are the best in the city.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Molino Pujol: la tortillería gourmet
146 Gral. Benjamín HillAnything corn is delicious. Churros are the best in the city.
The best ice-cream. Their weekly specials are always fantastic, chocolate and vanilla are absolute classics.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Helados Cometa
162 ColimaThe best ice-cream. Their weekly specials are always fantastic, chocolate and vanilla are absolute classics.
Dooriban
189 TabascoDooriban
189 TabascoGreat Korean food
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for watching soccer, drinking beer and having amazing Yucatán tacos.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Xel-Há Bar
78 Bis Calle ParralGreat place for watching soccer, drinking beer and having amazing Yucatán tacos.
Fantastic cantina. Another great place to play dominoes, drink bear, engage in heated debates and watch sports. The food is fantastic too.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Covadonga
121 PueblaFantastic cantina. Another great place to play dominoes, drink bear, engage in heated debates and watch sports. The food is fantastic too.
Departamento
154 Avenida Álvaro ObregónTiny venue with cool live music
Arts & Culture
Museo Jumex
303 Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraContemporary Art
Mexico City's underground cultures and scenes are documented in this wonderful museum.
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Universitario del Chopo
10 Calle Dr. Enrique Gonzalez MartinezMexico City's underground cultures and scenes are documented in this wonderful museum.
Mexico's most important contemporary art museum.
252 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Universitario de Arte Contemporáneo
3000 Av. Insurgentes SurMexico's most important contemporary art museum.
Kurimanzutto
94 Gobernador Rafael RebollarMuseo Frida Kahlo
247 LondresIf you´re a fan of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, go to this amazing pyramid-inspired architectural masterpiece designed by Diego. You will most likely have it all to yourself.
165 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Diego Rivera Anahuacalli
150 MuseoIf you´re a fan of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, go to this amazing pyramid-inspired architectural masterpiece designed by Diego. You will most likely have it all to yourself.
An outdoor space in the middle of a rock garden at the National University... magical.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Espacio Escultórico UNAM
Mario de La CuevaAn outdoor space in the middle of a rock garden at the National University... magical.
Entertainment & Activities
Every Friday at 20:00, tickets at the venue.
Super fun.
197 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arena México
189 Dr. LavistaEvery Friday at 20:00, tickets at the venue.
Super fun.
If you like soccer, Pumas play here Sundays at 12:00. Great crowd.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Olímpico Universitario
S/N Av. de los Insurgentes SurIf you like soccer, Pumas play here Sundays at 12:00. Great crowd.
Cine Tonalá
261 TonaláGreat place for art flicks!
Xochimilco Embarcaderos
S/N Av. Nuevo LeónParks & Nature
Wonderful park. Visit Casa del Lago, the Chapultepec Castle, or just go for a run or ride your bike. A peaceful spot in the middle of the chaos, and always something interesting to see.
943 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bosque de Chapultepec
Wonderful park. Visit Casa del Lago, the Chapultepec Castle, or just go for a run or ride your bike. A peaceful spot in the middle of the chaos, and always something interesting to see.
Shopping
Ciudadela Park
José María MorelosGreat place to source decent crafts.
The museum is fantastic, please visit, but the highlight is the store which has really high quality Mexican crafts. Beautiful textiles and a lot more.
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Popular
11 RevillagigedoThe museum is fantastic, please visit, but the highlight is the store which has really high quality Mexican crafts. Beautiful textiles and a lot more.
Essentials
You can get anything you need here. Walking distance from the apartment (15 min walk).
243 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Superama Michocán
38 Av MichoacánYou can get anything you need here. Walking distance from the apartment (15 min walk).
The Green Corner
81 Avenida MazatlanFor all your organic needs.
Excellent yoga studio, walking distance from the apartment.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mukta yoga
171 AmsterdamExcellent yoga studio, walking distance from the apartment.
They can collect your clothes at the apartment. Cheap, quick, easy.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tendedero Condesa
15 Parques De EspañaThey can collect your clothes at the apartment. Cheap, quick, easy.